maladroitly

English

Etymology

From maladroit +‎ -ly.

Adverb

maladroitly (comparative more maladroitly, superlative most maladroitly)

1. In a maladroit manner.
   • 1985, Lance Parkin, The Infinity Doctors, page 103:

     There was only one chair, and they offered it to her. They stood over her, maladroitly, apparently unsure how to proceed.